Warm temperatures mark the first day of meteorological summer
Hazy skies persist with ongoing air-quality alert
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It’s a warm start to meteorological summer, with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 80s. Monday will bring even hotter conditions, with highs reaching into the 90s, along with the potential for strong storms. A cool down is expected by Tuesday with temperatures returning to the 60s and 70s.
Hazy heat
Our smoky skies persist due to ongoing wildfires in Canada, which continue to send smoke aloft and occasionally bring it down to the surface. An air-quality alert remains in effect for the state until Monday at 6 p.m., as the surface smoke levels continue to pose concerns.
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MPCA website Current air quality conditions
MPCA website: Air quality forecasts
Our high temperatures for Sunday will warm into the mid to upper 80s with southwest winds 5-10 mph.
Mild temperatures are expected overnight in the low to mid-60s.
It’s a short-lived warm-up, with temperatures peaking on Monday, reaching the upper 80s to low 90s. The record for the Twin Cities is 93 degrees, and the metro could get close to hitting that mark.
Stormy setup
The combination of heat and increased humidity could set the stage for stronger storms developing late Monday into Monday night. Western Minnesota faces a slight risk for severe weather, with the main threats being large hail and strong winds.
Widespread rainfall is expected on Tuesday as a cold front moves through, bringing with it between one to two inches of rain.
